Substitute Bus Driver (District) 24-25

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
7/18/2023

Location:
WCPS Transportation/Bus Garage

Date Available:
08/08/2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Substitute Bus Driver

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Transportation Director
Salary Range 14.93 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a good driving record
• Valid driver's license
• Must pass a drug screen & CDL physical
• Such additional health and age requirements as the board may require
• Have no immoral or criminal history
• Have the ability to work with other staff members and with children
• High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate preferred but not required
• CDL with a P & S endorsement or Be working toward getting CDL Permit

DUTIES:

• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary

• Drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips

• Pick up and discharge students under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents which affect the safety of students in violation of 702 KAR 5:080

• Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel

• Maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents and the public; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes

• Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulations
• Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary

• Observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines

• Fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights daily or as needed.

• Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports

• Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required

• To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's education services

• Obey all traffic laws

• Will not discharge students at home or at school unless they are received by a responsible person

• Report discipline problems to Director of Transportation

• Notify Director of Transportation in case of mechanical failure or emergency

• Exercise responsible decision making

• Transport only authorized students

• Report all accidents and complete required reports

• Enforce regulations as set forth by school authorities
• Other duties as assigned by Coordinator of Transportation

APPROVED BY THE WOODFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 10, 1997